Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy

About Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy

Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy is an academy sponsor led in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 255 pupils on roll. It is part of MINERVA LEARNING TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 31% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 53.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Derbyshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

255 / 270 (94%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

18 March 2025

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Dunston Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8EY

Phone

01246450601

Headteacher

Louise Parker

Website

www.dunston.derbyshire.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy?

Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy is an academy sponsor led in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy have?

Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy has 255 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

31% of pupils at Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy is part of MINERVA LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy?

Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy is located at Dunston Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 8EY.